Cogenhoe Primary School
Northampton, NN7 1NB · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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56th of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,755 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cogenhoe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Cogenhoe Primary School
Overview
Cogenhoe Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their community, with respectful relationships being the norm. Leaders have created an environment where staff feel supported and pupils are well prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious and engaging’, with clear structures that help pupils retain knowledge over time.
- Reading is a ‘continual priority’, with phonics taught well from the start and staff promoting a ‘love of reading’ across the school.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, ensuring they can access the full curriculum.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘rich personal development offer’, including enriching experiences like forest learning and community events.
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils being ‘calm and orderly’ and attendance remaining high due to close monitoring.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, teaching does not consistently emphasise important learning, meaning some pupils do not achieve the depth of knowledge they are capable of.
- The school needs to ensure learning activities in these subjects are designed effectively to deepen pupils’ knowledge, skills, and understanding consistently.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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